Malaysia legislation
Section 23H
Section 23H
(a)
the cocoa is of a perishable nature or easily deteriorates in quality;
(b)
the custody of the cocoa involves unreasonable expense and inconvenience;
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(c)
there is a lack or absence of adequate or proper facilities for the storage of the cocoa; or
(d)
the cocoa is believed to cause an obstruction or to be a hazard to the public.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), if an analyst certifies, or if the results of tests as certified by an analyst proves, that the cocoa tested by him is contaminated, the seizing officer may keep it in custody or, if no prosecution is instituted in respect of the cocoa, cause it to be disposed of in the manner determined by the Director
General.
Seized cocoa, etc., liable to forfeiture